February 18, 2000 Volume 7, Number 11


GENERAL
INFORMATION:

About OCN

IN THIS PUBLICATION:
Front Page
Stories

Other
News

Archives

Around
the Bowl

Campus
On-line

Coming
Events

Graduate
Students

Letters to
the Editor

Miscellany

Notes
from HRD

Profile

Research

Viewpoint

COMING EVENTS

EXTENSION


For more information on any of these programs, call the Extension Division at -5539, or visit our website: www.extension.usask.ca/ To register, call —5539.


  • BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

    • Creative Negotiating, Feb. 22 & 23, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., $445, Saskatoon Inn

    • Skills for Sales Success, Mar. 3-4 and 10-11 (4 days, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.), $495, Centennial Auditorium

    • The 2000 Management Series, Extension Division & College of Commerce

      • Impact Writing: Getting Your Message Across, Mar. 2, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., $225
      • Financial Management for the Non-Financial Manager, Mar. 9 & 10, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
      • Leading Groups: Facilitation & Coaching Skills for Managers and Team Leaders, Mar. 6-9 (1 evening, 3 days, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.), $725

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    • Community Economic Development Conference: Balanced Approaches to Community & Socio-Economic Development in Rural & Northern Saskatchewan, Mar. 13-14, Marlboro Inn, Prince Albert, early registration fee $75, or $100 after Feb. 25.

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • COMPUTER SKILLS

    • Create Your Own WWW Homepage, 2 evenings (6 hours), Feb. 29 & Mar. 2, 7-10 p.m., $130

    • Introduction to Microsoft Access 2000, 2 evenings (6 hours), Mar. 7 & 9, 7-10 p.m., $130

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • ECOLOGY TOURS

    • Quill Lakes, a migratory bird staging ground/Riding Mountain National Park, known for its black bears/Oak Hammock Marsh, the Canadian home of Ducks Unlimited, where mallards nest on the grassland roof and the Interpretive Centre and trails are a world-class educational model. May 27-31, $595

    • Wolves & Bison in the Peace-Athabasca Delta. Learn about wolves, bison, and a great variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, warblers, sparrows, and other species during peak migration period. May 26-June 3, $1,550

    • Athabasca Sand Dunes. Learn about the glacial history, ecology, wildlife, and unique plant species of Saskatchewan‚s largest wilderness park, the magnificent Athabasca Sand Dunes. June 15-21, $1,550

    • Churchill: Birds & Belugas. We’ll take daily field trips to view Arctic wildflowers and wildlife, especially migrating and nesting birds, visit local historic areas and the Eskimo Museum, and take a boat tour to see ice flows, calving Beluga whales, and harbour seals. June 22-29, $1,495

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • UNIVERSITY AT THE LIBRARY

    • "Once Upon an Archive," former University Archivist Stan Hanson will explain the usefulness and value of archives to any institution, Francis Morrison Library, Feb. 29, 12 noon, free


  • COUNSELING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Carkhuff Training Model 5-day course, Feb. 21-25, $385

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • AGRICULTURE

    • Agronomy Training Workshop, Feb. 21-23

    • Soils & Crops 2000, Feb. 24-25

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • HORTICULTURE

    • Take the Mystery Out of Herbs, Feb. 28, 7-10 p.m., $35

    • Streams, Waterfalls & Bog Gardens, Mar. 1, 7-10 p.m., $35

    • Identifying Insects in Your Yard & Garden, Mar. 4, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., $60 (includes a copy of Insect Pests of the Prairies)

    • Pests & Diseases, Mar. 8 & 15, 7-10 p.m., $50

    • English Garden Tour. Join author and horticulturist Sara Williams for a tour of over 20 English gardens, including Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, East Lambrook Manor, and more. May 30-June 12, $4,750 (includes airfare, accommodations, deluxe motor coach, admission fees, meals, and gratuities)

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

    • Sustainable Community Workshop Series

      • Aboriginal Justice Circles, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., $79
      • Effective Meetings: Facilitation for Community Organizations, Mar. 3, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., $79

    • Educators Workshop Series

      • Teaching Language Arts to Saskatchewan Aboriginal Students, Mar. 17, 1 - 4:30 p.m., $89

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • ENGINEERING/GEOSCIENCE

    • Fundamentals of Environmental Auditing, Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., $335, Regina

    • Making Meaning on the Page: Writing Strategies that Work, Mar. 2, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., $350, Regina

    • Fundamentals of Project Management and Contract Administration, Mar. 14-15, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., $475

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • COMMUNITY ARTS

    • Song writing for Television & Video Production, Feb. 19 & 20, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., $150

    • Watercolour II: Landscape, Mar. 10-11 (Friday evening and all day Saturday), $75

    • Adult Singing for Fun & Well-being, Mar. 10-11 and 24-25 (Friday evening and all day Saturday), $150

    • Japanese Papermaking, Mar. 17-19 and 25-26 (Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday), $250

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

    February School Break (Feb. 21-25)

    • Music, Movement & Art Camp: "Travel Around the World." Ages 5-6: 9:30-11:30 a.m.; ages 7-9: 2-4 p.m., $95 (no GST)

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY - CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

    • Feb. 22, $53.50, Marquis Hall. Speakers include: Monica Coneys, "From Johannesburg to Gravelbourg: Personal Development in a Rapidly Changing World"; Jeanne Martinson, "Communicating Across the Great Gender Divide: Men and Women Working Together Effectively"; Arlene A. Jorgenson, "If Life’s a Maze - Then You’re a-Mazing." Pre-registration is required.

    To register, call the Extension Division at -5539.


  • INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS (4)

    • Teaching Students with Disabilities Facilitator: Heather Kuttai, Services for Students with Disabilities. Friday, March 3, 2000, 1:30-4 pm

    • Motivating Teaching Facilitator: Edwin Ralph, Curriculum Studies. Friday, March 10, 2000, 1:30-3:30 pm

    • Developing Your Teaching Portfolio: A Practical Guide Facilitator: Eileen Herteis, Instructional Development. Friday, March 17, 2000, 1:30-4 pm

    • Changing Practices In Evaluating Teaching: A practical guide to improved faculty performance and promotion & tenure decisions Live Satellite Broadcast featuring Peter Seldin and Wilbert McKeachie Friday, March 24, 2000, 11:45 am -2:00 p.m.


Registration required for all workshops. Call 966-5539. Visit the IDP web site for more information < www.extension.usask.ca/go/IDP >




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